justin....really great rhythm in this...and storytelling as well...an early line that caught me, Now she drags rusty chains and though her young form still remains...wow...def some poe inspirations here....

Thank you so much. That means a lot to me. I struggle (As most poets do I imagine) with fears of my work being unoriginal at times. What a wonderful compliment that is. Thank you so much for reading, and thank you again for making this poet's day.

Oh, wow. I agree about the intensity and the echoes of Poe (yet still quite original). You're a good storyteller, that's for sure. I don't always like darkness, but you managed to captivate me clear through - and what a surprise toward the end. Well done.